Who we know is going to Trump’s health care dinner
President Donald Trump will host a dinner at the White House on Monday night with Republican senators for a discussion on the health care bill, which has been delayed while Sen. John McCain recovers this week from a surgery. So far CNN has confirmed that at least seven GOP senators will be at the dinner: Lamar Alexander of Tennessee James Lankford of Oklahoma John Thune of South Dakota Roy Blunt of Missouri Steve Daines of Montana John Cornyn of Texas Richard Shelby of Alabama White House press secretary Sean Spicer said during Monday’s press briefing that the President “is going to
Latest health care bill collapses following Moran, Lee defections
The Republican Party’s efforts to gut former President Barack Obama’s legacy health care law came to an abrupt — if temporary — halt Monday night. Just hours after the Senate was gaveled back into session, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was handed two more public defections on his health care bill to overhaul Obamacare. The dramatic and simultaneous announcement from Sens. Jerry Moran of Kansas and Mike Lee of Utah means McConnell officially does not have the votes to even begin debate on his legislation to overhaul the Affordable Care Act. The development deals a devastating blow not only to
Trump to press GOP senators on healthcare at White House
President Trump plans to host a group of Republican senators at the White House on Monday night as he seeks to persuade them to back the Senate’s new healthcare bill. White House press secretary Sean Spicer announced the meeting but declined to provide a list of senators expected to attend. Later in the evening, a White House official said the following GOP senators were attending: No. 2 Senate Republican John Cornyn (Texas), Lamar Alexander (Tenn.), Roy Blunt (Mo.), Steve Daines (Mont.), James Lankford (Okla.), Richard Shelby (Ala.), and John Thune (S.D.). Senate leaders face a tough task in generating momentum for their plan to repeal and replace ObamaCare. Two Republicans, Sens. Rand Paul (Ky.) and Susan
Delegation supports Intake
The delegation for Montana and North Dakota have displayed its support this week for the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project. Oral arguments that will determine the fate of the proposed project at the Intake Diversion Dam to make the project more fish friendly are scheduled to be heard during this month. “Especially with the current drought and especially in far eastern Montana, the irrigation is critical,” U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., said during a press conference call on Wednesday. The senator added, “We really do need to more forward with the construction. We need to have people come together and make
Veterans are Getting Better Access in Health Care
One major problem with the care system for veterans was people who did a bad job could not get easily fired. Stories of bad treatment, waiting months to see a doctor and workers who didn’t do their jobs where widespread. One of the first things President Trump did, which was supported by Montana Senator Steve Daines, was to make it easier to get rid of people not doing their jobs. Senator Daines helped secured provisions in the FY 2018 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that will increase Montana veterans’ ability to get care for injuries they sustained
Daines Secures Improvements for Montana Veterans
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today secured numerous provisions in the FY 2018 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act to increase Montana veterans’ access to timely care for injuries they sustained while serving our nation. These provisions will reduce delays for new facility construction, expanding mental health treatment options and expanding access to veterans in rural areas. “Montana’s veterans have suffered under the status quo for too long,” Daines stated. “We are beginning to make real progress for Montana’s veterans and I look forward to continuing to make progress for them.” Daines offered an amendment to the bill,
Daines Announces Over $5 Million in Funding for Community Health Centers in Butte, Livingston and Lincoln
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 13, 2017 Daines Announces Over $5 Million in Funding for Community Health Centers in Butte, Livingston and Lincoln U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced $5,276,239 in funding for Community Health Centers in Montana to provide improved continuity of care, mobile services to rural locations and increased access to affordable care. “Montana’s Community Health Centers provide reliable access to affordable healthcare close to home,” Daines stated. “I’m pleased that Montanans from Butte, Livingston and Lincoln will continue to have the health services they rely on.” The Department of Health and Human Services awarded grants to: Butte:
Tester calls latest GOP health bill “pigpen”; Daines wants more info
HELENA – U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., said Thursday that Senate Republicans’ latest proposal to repeal and overhaul the Affordable Care Act “still smells like a pigpen” and should be scrapped. Montana’s other senator, Republican Steve Daines, said through a spokeswoman that he’s going through the latest draft and wants more information before making a judgment. He also wants to listen to what Montanans have to say about the new Republican proposal, which was unveiled Thursday morning. It’s unclear whether Republicans even have enough votes to bring the bill to the Senate floor, let alone pass it. Tester, who’s been
Daines expects EPA chief to visit Butte sometimes this year
After meeting privately with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt Tuesday, Sen. Steve Daines says he’s confident Pruitt will visit Butte this year. In an interview with The Montana Standard Wednesday, Daines said Pruitt is determined to “get results” with the Superfund program. “Some of these sites have been languishing for decades. Administrator Pruitt is focused on outcomes,” Daines said. Daines said he renewed his earlier invitation to Pruitt to visit Montana, this time specifically suggesting a trip to Butte, and got a positive response. Daines didn’t spare the business jargon as he discussed Montana and Superfund, saying that said getting Pruitt